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FY54 UPO

2004 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,827 mi
Last recorded108,827 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 UPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 101,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted time of test

Fail 1 May 2018 101,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted time of test

Pass 18 May 2017 94,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,206 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,766 miles

brake pad warning light on

front number plate damaged

tyre warning light on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

front number plate damaged

tyre warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads and discs wearing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads and discs wearing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,916 miles

both front tyres starting too wear on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,638 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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FY54 UPO is a 2004 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY54 UPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY54 UPO is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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